SOCIAL CIRCLE - Residents may soon see an increase in their water and sewer bills as the city looks for ways to generate funds to pay debt service on capital improvements to the water and sewer systems.

Cornelia Solomon visited the Newton County Library on Thursday to see the artwork of her nephew, Joshua Tukes, 10, a student at Mansfield Elementary School. The artwork is displayed at the library as part of the Newton County Arts Association's annual True Colors Youth Art Exhibit, which runs through April 18. Solomon said her son, Alex Solomon, 13, is also an accomplished artist with works on display at the Southern Heartland Art Gallery. The library is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

COVINGTON - The 28-year-old woman who was the driver during a one-vehicle crash in November in which a 7-year-old Ficquett Elementary School student died has been arrested and charged with DUI and vehicular homicide.

CONYERS - Conyers resident Hamel Morris was inspired to keep a journal during his 10-month tour of duty in Vietnam, but it took 37 years and the encouragement of a good friend before he was ready to publish it.

COVINGTON - Newton County and the city of Covington have been selected to participate in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program to purchase and rehabilitate foreclosed properties, Board of Commissioners Chairman Kathy Morgan announced Tuesday night.

CONYERS - Heritage pitcher Tyler Austin struck out seven while allowing only two singles in an efficient 10-0 Region 8 AAAA over Clarke Central of Athens on Friday night before an appreciative home crowd at Danny Blue Field.